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Waterfowl Production Area · Grant County, Minnesota
Island Lake Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Covering about 219 acres, Island Lake Waterfowl Production Area protects prairie wetlands and uplands in Grant County, Minnesota. It is managed by the Fergus Falls Wetland Management District as part of the Grant County Waterfowl Production Area group of WPAs. Waterfowl Production Areas are purchased largely with Federal Duck Stamp dollars and are generally open to hunting, trapping and fishing under state regulations, with some federal restrictions.
219GIS acres
192deeded acres
Grant Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Island Lake WPA satellite map
Gold outlines are fee-title Waterfowl Production Areas — public land. Everything outside is typically private; always look for boundary signs.
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Waterfowl Production Area (public)County lineRefuge / station
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Hunting on Island Lake WPA
What you can typically do
- Hunt waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under Minnesota regulations
- Walk in from roads or designated parking areas — vehicles generally stay off the tract
- Fish and trap where state rules and district regulations allow
- Wildlife watching, photography and hiking
Common restrictions
- No camping, fires or overnight use on most WPAs
- Motorized vehicles only on designated roads/parking
- Temporary blinds and stands usually must be removed daily
- Non-toxic shot required for waterfowl — many districts require it for all shotgun hunting
- Some tracts have closed areas or special regulations — check signs
How to get to Island Lake WPA
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Destination: Island Lake Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
45.89046, -95.82845- DMS
45°53′25.7″N 95°49′42.4″W
Nearest towns
- Morris, MN21 mi N of town
- Alexandria, MN22 mi W of town
- Fergus Falls, MN29 mi SE of town
Closest airports
- FAR Fargo Hector Intl85 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Island Lake WPA
Today at Island Lake WPA
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:42 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 21m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 7:19 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:38 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 01m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 09m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 31m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:43 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 57m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 4:39 PM | 8h 41m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:34 AM | 8:04 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 43m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 8:01 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 02m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 7:46 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 40m |
Computed for 45.890, -95.828 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Nearby Waterfowl Production Areas
| WPA | Acres | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steinlicht WPA | 160 | 2.0 mi SW | Grant County |
| Jenny Larson WPA | 253 | 2.8 mi SW | Grant County |
| Historical Society WPA | 399 | 3.0 mi E | Grant County |
| Bellevue WPA | 77 | 3.2 mi NW | Grant County |
| Ellingson WPA | 154 | 3.3 mi E | Grant County |
| Hanson WPA | 152 | 3.5 mi S | Grant County |
| Ellingson WPA | 193 | 3.6 mi E | Douglas County |
| Benson WPA | 239 | 4.1 mi E | Douglas County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Grant County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.